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Wheat Under Lien Case Heard in Benigo Supreme Court
In Benigo, James Edward Carson, a returned soldier, faced charges of selling wheat under a lien from the Closer Settlement Board. The hearing, led by Mr Justice McArthur, involved testimony on qualification certificates, land leases, and a 720 acre block at Koo-Woonong. Carson claimed a £3500 property value and £1850 board advances, with a signed but disputed document enabling a lien on his entire crop. The judge overruled defense objections. the case did not finish before adjournment.
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Bendigo Supreme Court
James Edward Carson
Closer Settlement Board
Caron
T. C. Brennan
Stive McArthur
A. Garner
Alexander Young
Lands Department
Mallee
Koo- Woonong
Brennan
Justice McArthur